Oakleigh East
Oakleigh East Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Oakleigh East Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Oakleigh East Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Oakleigh East Schools
Nearby Top Schools 6
Huntingtower School
John Monash Science School
Avila College
Mount Waverley Secondary College
Oakleigh Grammar
South Oakleigh College
Suburbs Near OAKLEIGH EAST
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📍 About Oakleigh East
OAKLEIGH EAST is situated in Eastern Melbourne, with a population of 6,804 residents and a density of 3,306 people per square kilometre, according to the ABS 2021 Census.
Property: The local property market shows strong performance based on Data Vic Q2 2025 figures, with median house prices reaching $1.1M (representing a 42% increase over the past 10 years) and median unit prices at $0.9M (up 39% over the same period).
Education: Families have access to quality educational options, including the highly-regarded Huntingtower School, which achieved a #6 ranking among private schools according to VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Residents enjoy exceptional safety levels, with the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025) recording a crime rate of 3,851 per 100,000 people—just 0.57 times the Victorian average of 6,810, making this a very safe area.
Demographics: The suburb features cultural diversity, with Chinese residents representing 15.60% of the population (approximately 1,061 people), indicating a moderate Chinese presence in the community.
Transport: The location offers convenient access to Melbourne's CBD, positioned approximately 21.9km away with a typical 23-minute drive by car, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.